Cadillac CT5: which model years to avoid
Complaint and recall totals for every Cadillac CT5 model year we track, ranked by severity.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 36 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 66.7 Medium | POWER TRAIN |
| 2021 | 20 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 140.0 High | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Across 2 model years, the 2021 Cadillac CT5 carries the highest severity index (140.0, driven by electrical system), while the 2020 is the cleanest at 66.7.
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.